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Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Obenix, Obephen, Oby-Cap, Oby-Trim, Panshape M, Phentercot,Phentride, Pro-Fast HS, Pro-Fast SA, Pro-Fast SR, Teramine, Zantryl
What is the most important information I should know about Adipex?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adipex for concentration. Adipex may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness, andit may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex for concentration. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex for concentration.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex for concentration. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop takingit suddenly after several weeks of continuous use adipex for concentration. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex for concentration.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex for concentration. Swallow them whole adipex for concentration.
What is Adipex?
• Adipex is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine adipex for concentration. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug adipex for concentration. Adipex stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increasesyour heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite adipex for concentration.
• Adipex is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in thetreatment of obesity adipex for concentration.
• Adipex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide adipex for concentration.
Who should not take Adipex?
• You cannot take Adipex if you
· have heart disease or high blood pressure;
· have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries);
· have glaucoma;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid(Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil) in the last 14days; or
· have a history of drug or alcohol abuse adipex for concentration.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· problems with your thyroid,
· an anxiety disorder,
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder, or
· diabetes adipex for concentration.
• You may not be able to take Adipex, or you may require a lower dose orspecial monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove adipex for concentration.
• It is not known whether Adipex will harm an unborn baby adipex for concentration. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant adipex for concentration.
• It is also not known whether Adipex passes into breast milk adipex for concentration. Do not takeAdipex without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby adipex for concentration.
How should I take Adipex?
• Take Adipex exactly as directed by your doctor adipex for concentration. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you adipex for concentration.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water adipex for concentration.
• Adipex is usually taken once or twice a day before a meal on an emptystomach adipex for concentration.
• Do not take Adipex in the evening because it may cause insomnia adipex for concentration.
• Do not crush, chew or open any "once-daily" Adipex tabletsor capsules adipex for concentration. Swallow them whole adipex for concentration.
• Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you adipex for concentration. Too muchAdipex could be very dangerous to your health adipex for concentration.
• Store Adipex at room temperature away from moisture and heat adipex for concentration.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember adipex for concentration. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose or if it is already evening, skip the missed dose andtake only your next regularly scheduled dose adipex for concentration. A dose taken too late in the daywill cause insomnia adipex for concentration. Do not take a double dose of this medication adipex for concentration.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention adipex for concentration.
• Symptoms of a Adipex overdose include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing,confusion, hallucinations, panic, aggressiveness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,an irregular heartbeat, and seizures adipex for concentration.
What should I avoid while taking Adipex?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities adipex for concentration. Amphetamine may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or restlessness,and it may hide the symptoms of extreme tiredness adipex for concentration. If you experience these effects,avoid hazardous activities adipex for concentration.
• Do not take Adipex late in the day adipex for concentration. A dose taken too late in the daycan cause insomnia adipex for concentration.
What are the possible side effects of Adipex?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingAdipex and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular heartbeat or very high blood pressure (severe headache,blurred vision); or
· hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion adipex for concentration.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur adipex for concentration. Continueto take Adipex and talk to your doctor if you experience
· restlessness or tremor,
· nervousness or anxiety,
· headache or dizziness,
· insomnia,
· dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth,
· diarrhea or constipation, or
· impotence or changes in your sex drive adipex for concentration.
• Adipex is habit forming adipex for concentration. You can become physically and psychologicallydependent on this medication, and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop takingit suddenly after several weeks of continuous use adipex for concentration. Talk to your doctor aboutstopping this medication gradually adipex for concentration.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur adipex for concentration. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome adipex for concentration.
What other drugs will affect Adipex?
• You cannot take Adipex if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine(Nardil) in the last 14 days adipex for concentration.
• Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug therapies may be necessaryduring treatment with Adipex adipex for concentration.
• Adipex may reduce the effects of guanethidine (Ismelin) adipex for concentration. This could leadto an increase in blood pressure adipex for concentration. Tell your doctor if you are taking guanethidine adipex for concentration.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking a tricyclicantidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin(Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), imipramine (Tofranil), clomipramine (Anafranil),protriptyline (Vivactil), or desipramine (Norpramin) adipex for concentration. These drugs may decreasethe effects of Adipex adipex for concentration.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Adipex adipex for concentration. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines adipex for concentration.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Adipex written for healthprofessionals that you may read adipex for concentration.
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